Serif Contrasted Etba 11 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif with pronounced contrast, crisp hairline serifs, and an overall airy color on the page. Strokes show a clear thick–thin rhythm with predominantly vertical stress, and terminals are clean and sharply finished. Proportions skew wide with generous internal counters, giving the alphabet an open, spacious texture; diagonals remain slender and controlled, and joins stay tidy rather than calligraphically soft. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, restrained construction, with a few gently curved or tapered terminals adding subtle personality without breaking the formal structure.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book titling, and pull quotes where elegance and contrast are desirable. It can also serve premium branding, packaging, and formal invitations when used with ample size and spacing to preserve its fine details.
The font conveys a refined, editorial tone—quietly luxurious, composed, and traditional without feeling heavy. Its light footprint and crisp detailing suggest sophistication and care, lending text a poised, high-end impression.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-contrast, classic serif voice with a light, spacious presence—prioritizing elegance, sharp finish, and an editorial cadence over dense text color.
In the text sample, the face maintains a bright, high-clarity rhythm where thin serifs and hairlines remain visually prominent, especially at larger sizes. The wide set and open counters help prevent crowding, while the contrast and fine details create a slightly sparkling texture that reads as formal and carefully drawn.